Osaka Station.

Osaka station has been completely rebuilt in 2011 and is now one of Japan’s most beautiful Railway stations. A very beautiful glass bridge spans the station, travelers can look down on all the arriving and departing trains.

Activation the JR-Pass.

Activation the JR-Pass at Osaka Station is straightforward process, first make your way to the 1st Floor. From here follow the signs to the Central Gate (JR-Lines), once you arrive at the Central Gate, turn around 180 degrees and the the Central ticket office is right in front of you. There is a special desk for JR Pass users, located at the right side. Hand over your voucher and show your Passport to obtain the JRPass.

Tips.

-The website from Osaka City Station is a great resource for additional station information, it lists: shops, restaurants and other useful information.
-The Tourist information is open from 8:00 to 20:00 and can assists tourists in English, Chinese and Korean.
-Traveling with kids? Osaka station is home to the Pokecenter and the Konami kids club!